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A review by dstribling
Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell
3.0
I really wanted to like this....I really did. Not to say there were not many aspects I found enjoyable! I do appreciated how Rowell has been able to create unique perspectives and characters so far through this series. But unfortunately I found the plot here to be a waste, to the point that she could have just skipped this book entirely.
This book takes us to America, yet there is nothing in this story that we needed for the next step. We were introduced to a few new characters, of which none really feel that impactful to the story arc. Even further, our love story that has been such a key element to this series was completely left out. Almost not even mentioned, which feels deeply problematic.
Finally, I have to say, I have Rowell a pass during Carry On about some of the more problematic themes within the story, particularly the Pitch Family’s elitism and discriminatory philosophies (which Rowell never addressed!). In this book, I’m continued to be troubled by the lack of care with discussion of race. I hope she thinks critically about this in the next book.
All in all, I am disappointed with this book, when I was so hopeful after Carry On. I will be waiting to see how Rowell can turn this around next summer with the next release.
This book takes us to America, yet there is nothing in this story that we needed for the next step. We were introduced to a few new characters, of which none really feel that impactful to the story arc. Even further, our love story that has been such a key element to this series was completely left out. Almost not even mentioned, which feels deeply problematic.
Finally, I have to say, I have Rowell a pass during Carry On about some of the more problematic themes within the story, particularly the Pitch Family’s elitism and discriminatory philosophies (which Rowell never addressed!). In this book, I’m continued to be troubled by the lack of care with discussion of race. I hope she thinks critically about this in the next book.
All in all, I am disappointed with this book, when I was so hopeful after Carry On. I will be waiting to see how Rowell can turn this around next summer with the next release.